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The latest news about the State of the Nation Project.
The States Where Life Is Better
— www.nytimes.com
Using State of the States data, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof explores how states compare on measures of well-being, including health, education, family stability, and opportunity. The article highlights wide differences across states and features insights from State of the Nation Project Board Chair Douglas N. Harris on the broader challenges affecting Americans’ quality of life.
The income-wellbeing gap is broader than you think
— brookings.edu
Brookings published a new analysis by State of the Nation Board members Carol Graham and Douglas Harris examining why Americans report declining well-being even as traditional economic indicators remain strong. Drawing on findings from the State of the Nation Project, the authors argue that rising inequality, digital media, and political polarization help explain the growing disconnect between economic progress and Americans' perceptions of their own lives.
Douglas Harris Discusses Measuring America's Progress at 250 in Tulane Today
— news.tulane.edu
In a Tulane Today Q&A marking America’s 250th anniversary, State of the Nation Project Board Chair Douglas Harris discusses the goals and findings of the State of the States report and why measuring what matters can help Americans better understand the country’s progress.
Utah Foundation Hosts State of the States Discussion on Utah’s Progress
The Utah Foundation, a State of the States partner, hosted a public event examining Utah's strengths and challenges highlighted in the report, with discussions later covered by FOX 13 Salt Lake City.
Media Roundup: State of the States Coverage
This roundup highlights selected media coverage of the State of the States project following its national release. Featured by more than 300 news outlets, including The New York Times, the report generated coverage examining both national trends and state-specific findings, demonstrating how its evidence-based measures are informing public conversations about well-being, health, education, the economy, civic life, and other key indicators across the United States.
Douglas Harris details latest State of the States report
— www.youtube.com
WCHS anchor Anthony Conn spoke with Douglas Harris, board chair of the State of the Nation Project, about the findings of the newly released State of the States report. They examined West Virginia’s results, highlighting areas of progress while identifying challenges that remain for the state.
Tulane Economist Among Those Highlighting Civil Discourse at New Orleans Book Festival
— news.tulane.edu
State of the Nation Project Board Chair Douglas Harris joined board members Carol Graham and Gary Hoover for a panel at the New Orleans Book Festival, where they discussed key findings from the project’s first bipartisan progress report and what they reveal about the country today.
